Culinary quiz

1. During the Great Depression, what were snowballs known as in Baltimore?

• A. Hard times sundae

• B. Nickel dessert

• C. Nickel sundae

• D. Rough times sundae

2. Approximately how many different spices are in Old Bay seasoning?

• A. 16-20

• B. 11-15

• C. 6-10

• D. 1-5

3. What is Maryland’s official state drink?

• A. Cranberry juice

• B. Milk

• C. Tea

• D. Tomato juice

4. What is the Maryland state fish?

• A. Flounder

• B. Rockfish

• C. Salmon

• D. Swordfish

5. Approximately how many flavors of gelato does Vaccaro's offer?

• A. 5

• B. 10

• C. 15

• D. 25

6. What does the term "peelers" refer to?

• A. Fried shrimp served unshelled for extra crunch

• B. People who compete to see who can get the meat out of a crab fastest

• C. Beer with a higher than normal alcohol content

• D. Crabs that are about to shed their hard outer shell

7. In what type of food does the Carlyle Club specialize?

• A. Indian

• B. Lebanese

• C. Libyan

• D. Spanish

8. Which of the following is not a beer brewed at Baltimore's Brewers Art?

• A. Ozzy

• B. Charm City Sour Cherry

• C. SoWeBohemian Ale

• D. Wit Trash

9. Which of the following is not an Italian meat?

• A. Agnolotti

• B. Carpaccio

• C. Prosciutto

• D. Salami

10. Which of these desserts contains Ricotta cheese?

• A. Tiramisu

• B. Cannoli

• C. Rum cake

• D. Baked custard

11. What is an amuse or amuse bouche?

• A. The dessert of the day

• B. A pre-meal cocktail

• C. A complimentary nibble served before the meal

• D. Bubble tea

12. Is there lobster in the waters of the Eastern Shore?

• A. No

• B. Yes

13. What year was Boordy Vineyards established in Baltimore County?

• A. 1881

• B. 1926

• C. 1945

• D. 1984

14. A Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament restaurant can be found at which area mall?

• A. Arundel Mills Mall

• B. The Mall in Columbia

• C. Towson Town Center

• D. White Marsh Mall

15. Which of the following is not an ingredient typically found in a mojito?

• A. Club soda

• B. Mint

• C. Lime juice

• D. Ginger ale

16. When was Lexington Market founded?

• A. 1682

• B. 1782

• C. 1882

• D. 1982

17. At what beach did the first Phillips eatery open?

• A. Atlantic City

• B. Cape May

• C. Ocean City

• D. Rehoboth Beach

18. Which of the following is not an ingredient in Old Bay Seasoning?

• A. Celery salt

• B. Garlic

• C. Mustard

• D. Ginger

19. What is the minimum size regulation for mature male hard crabs in Maryland in autumn?

• A. 4 1/2 inches

• B. 5 inches

• C. 5 1/4 inches

• D. 6 inches

20. What does the short-order cooking term "Zeppelins in a Fog" refer to?

• A. Eggs over easy

• B. Ham and cheese sandwich

• C. Sausages and mashed potatoes

• D. Chipped beef on toast

21. Which spice gives mustard and curry its vibrant yellow color?

• A. Cumin

• B. Paprika

• C. Tartar

• D. Turmeric

22. Which brewery featured the slogan "From the Land of Pleasant Living?"

• A. Clay Pipe Brewing

• B. Baltimore Brewing

• C. National Bohemian Brewing

• D. Clipper City Brewing

23. What type of food does Dukem No. 2 serve?

• A. Thai

• B. Ethiopian

• C. Morrocan

• D. Nigerian

24. Which ingredient is typically used to make gelato?

• A. Yogurt

• B. Egg yolk

• C. Gelatin

• D. Club soda

25. Which of the following is not a type of pasta?

• A. Angel Hair

• B. Farfalle

• C. Orzo

• D. Risotto

26. What does the pink line on a crab's back fin indicate?

• A. That it will be shedding its shell in about a week.

• B. That it is carrying eggs.

• C. That it is not yet mature.

• D. That it has a soft-shell.

27. Which Baltimore restaurant was voted by AOL as the city’s best vegetarian-friendly restaurant in 2006?

• A. Cafe Zen

• B. Mango Grove

• C. One World Cafe

• D. The Yabba Pot

28. Bill Bateman, of Bill Bateman's Bistro, gained national recognition in a contest sponsored by Anchor Foods with which of these Bateman's menu items?

• A. Crab pretzel

• B. Buffalo Busters

• C. Ma Bateman's Meatloaf Sandwich

• D. Wings from Hell

29. Which of these specialty crab cakes is not included at the menu of the Crackpot Restaurant?

• A. Smokehouse Crab Cake

• B. Cruise Missile Crab Cake

• C. Curry Crab Cake

• D. Italian Crab Cake

30. The originator of Berger Cookies, Henry Berger, moved to Baltimore from Germany in what year?

• A. 1830

• B. 1835

• C. 1840

• D. 1845